Product Technician Seasonal Collections

Product Technician Seasonal Collections, IKEA of Sweden, BA 50 Seasona

At IKEA of Sweden we develop and make the IKEA range available to stores and customers all over the world. Within the responsibilities of IKEA of Sweden lies the development, sourcing, supply and steering of a unique, competitive and efficient range. The product technician works within the very core of the product development process, being responsible for the technical aspects of the products, ie construction, safety, customer friendliness and production adaptation.

Being a product technician for Seasonal Collections is the perfect job for you who would like to work with a variety of categories: from holiday napkins to summer drinking straws. You enjoy the high pace and sharp deadlines that this business has. In addition to working with the dedicated team in Älmhult, you also will work with purchasing teams located in China and around the world.

ASSIGNMENT:
* Responsibility for the technical aspects of our products, i.e. safe to use, good & Healthy, Durable & Functional and customer-friendly.
* Determine and describe basic product requirements, create, update and approve necessary technical documentation and drawings.
* Quality assure, in all aspects, new products by testing and approval.
* Monitor and analyse the quality situation of existing products and initiate corrective actions.
* Establish and maintain networks with functions in IKEA and spread knowledge to other IKEA companies on products and materials, environmental requirements, laws & standards, risk analysis etc. Travel to our purchasing markets required.
* Continuously develop new technical solutions in order to improve customer benefits and decrease costs.
Kravspecifikation COMPETENCE
* Competence in construction, a variety of materials, technical drawing, documentation and communication.
* Knowledge and understanding in requirements, including laws and standards, connected to the products.
* Adequate knowledge of production conditions.
* Good technical education or working experience.
* A sound knowledge of English, verbal and writing.
* Experience of PC and CAD programs such as Solid Works and Autocad
* Knowledge about customers' needs and products' functions.

CAPABILITIES/MOTIVATION
* Open minded and flexible.
* Share IKEA's basic values.
* Problem-solving approach and innovative thinking.
* Decision making ability
* Sense of urgency
* Communication skills, willingness to share knowledge and delegate responsibility.
* Ability to create structure, organize and carry through projects.
* Willingness and ability to work in teams with colleagues from all parts of the world in the supply chain.
Sista Ansökningsdag 20/08/2006

Rekryteringsunderlags-ID 26474BR

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